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highplainsdem

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34. Here - and it takes just seconds for a search using a few keywords to check this sort of thing:

Reply to ChicagoTeamster (Reply #33)

Fri Nov 14, 2025, 12:32 PM

Nov 14

https://www.thedailybeast.com/gavin-newsom-skewers-doj-after-embarrassing-typo-in-lawsuit-against-him/

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] applegrove Nov 14 OP

OH SNAP................. Lovie777 Nov 14 #1

It's apparently fake. See reply 9. highplainsdem Nov 14 #12

It is part of the shame game Tumbulu Nov 14 #30

I didn't give a thought for it being real. I knew it was a joke. It is typical Newsom Maraya1969 Nov 14 #35

And he doesn't need bronzer by the truckload! lastlib Nov 14 #2

And his wife BeerBarrelPolka Nov 14 #3

And he still has never raked a forest ! KS Toronado Nov 14 #4

K&R spanone Nov 14 #5

Burn orangecrush Nov 14 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author Blumancru Nov 14 #7

Snicker! niyad Nov 14 #8

it's a fake quote, see multiple replies in this thread Celerity Nov 14 #16

Yes, I knew that when I saw it. But it is funny. niyad Nov 14 #17

So what? It's presented as a real quote, probably most of the recs are from people assuming it's real, highplainsdem Nov 14 #18

I am not responsible for what other people are thinking about an OP niyad Nov 14 #19

Guess again. If you rec or give a positive reply to a fake quote that isn't clearly identified as fake, you highplainsdem Nov 14 #20

Cuing Lady Violet. niyad Nov 14 #21

Thanks for making it clear you don't care how stupid DUers look when fake quotes end up high on the highplainsdem Nov 14 #22

You know, tthere is nothing quite like being attacked and scolded for niyad Nov 14 #27

Interesting that you're reccing your own posts here, too. highplainsdem Nov 14 #24

It is humor Tumbulu Nov 14 #31

the OP claimed Newsom actually posted it, look at the comments of many in the thread who think he DID post it. Celerity Nov 14 #32

That's apparently fake. Zero news stories on it. That exact image has been on social media since highplainsdem Nov 14 #9

Please at least do a quick search before you post what are supposedly quotes. highplainsdem Nov 14 #10

Poke poke poke.... Blue Owl Nov 14 #11

It's a fake quote. highplainsdem Nov 14 #39

Damn, he's good. Borogove Nov 14 #13

it's a fake quote, see multiple replies in this thread Celerity Nov 14 #15

I should have been a little more circumspect. All of this fake bs is really getting annoying. Borogove Nov 14 #25

Another fake quote, you really to vet your OPs before posting. It is such a bad look for the board this has 132 recs. Celerity Nov 14 #14

There should be a method for alerting on fake posts Wednesdays Nov 14 #28

Agree. obnoxiousdrunk Nov 14 #29

No caps please! Some posters are pissed about easy to read words. GreenWave Nov 14 #23

He's our guy , its a cartoon, meme thingy. Srkdqltr Nov 14 #26

What was the typo in the DOJ filing against CA redistricting Newsom supposedly made fun of? ChicagoTeamster Nov 14 #33

Here - and it takes just seconds for a search using a few keywords to check this sort of thing: highplainsdem Nov 14 #34

I haven't subscribed to daily beast ChicagoTeamster Nov 14 #36

If you clear your browser cache, you'll rarely hit paywalls. highplainsdem Nov 14 #37

Thanks for the tip ChicagoTeamster Nov 14 #38

applegrove, did you know this was a fake quote when you posted it? If not, will you please correct highplainsdem Nov 14 #40

I did not know it was not real. I posted it just before I fell asleep applegrove Nov 14 #42

Great Way to Bring Cha Nov 14 #41